Jack Turley Movies
- 1980
High Ice is a made-for-television adventure thriller about an Army helicopter rescue team who has to race against time and the elements to save three mountain climbers who are stranded on a small, icy mountain ledge in Washington. Along the way, a lieutenant colonel and a forest ranger engage in a battle of wills, which only makes the rescue more difficult. High Ice has also been shown with the title Challenge of the High Ice. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
In the '50s, Bert I. Gordon made a career out of sci-fi movies about gigantic mutated insects (Beginning of the End, Earth vs. the Spider), lizards (King Dinosaur, Serpent Island), and even people (The Amazing Colossal Man), and in 1977, he was still up to his old tricks with this picture, loosely adapted from a story by H.G. Wells. Marilyn Fryser (Joan Collins) is a less than scrupulous businesswoman who is trying to sell shares in a worthless Florida housing development to a group of naive souls. However, both Marilyn and her potential customers have bigger things to worry about than low property values, when they discover that a large stock of nuclear waste was dumped near the development site, and the result is a pack of gigantic mutated ants with a nasty disposition and a taste for human blood. The supporting cast features Robert Lansing, John David Carson, and Albert Salmi. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, (more)
- 1977
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A Marguerite Henry novel was the source for the made-for-TV Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion. Recording artist Leif Garrett assumes the title role, a teen-aged boy growing up in the years just prior to the Civil War. The adventuresome Lundy signs on as a rider for the new Pony Express service. Over the next few months, Lundy "comes of age" as he rides from one exciting experience to another. The colorful supporting cast includes Milo O'Shea as a rambunctious surveyor, John Quade as a friendly blacksmith, and John Anderson as the visionary head of the Pony Express. Peter Lundy & the Medicine Hat Stallion first aired November 6, 1977, in the NBC Sunday-night slot normally reserved for The Wonderful World of Disney. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1974
Jackie Cooper and Cleavon Little star as aerial photographers who spot a few threatening cracks in the San Andreas fault. Will anyone listen? No. Do they suffer in the subsequent quake? Yes, but not as expensively as the all-star cast in Earthquake. Still, The Day the Earth Moved doesn't aspire to be anything more than a modest made-for-TV disaster flick, and within its own limits it succeeds. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this made-for-television disaster film, seven officer workers find themselves trapped in a towering inferno after a drunken janitor accidently torches the high-rise in which they work. Believing that they will surely die, the seven begin sharing their deepest secrets. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Forsythe, Anjanette Comer, (more)
- 1974
The made-for-TV Hurricane was based on William C. Anderson's novel Hurricane Hunters, which, in turn, was inspired by events surrounding Hurricane Camille in 1969. The scene is Cassler, MS, where a pair of hurricane chasers, patrol-plane pilot Major Stoddard (Martin Milner) and seafarer Paul Damon (Larry Hagman) do their best to rescue the citizens of the community from a devastating storm. Other key characters include: feminist TV weatherperson Lee Jackson (Michael Learned); old-fashioned (but shrewd) meteorologist Dr. McCutcheon (Will Geer); Damon's imperiled wife, Louise (Jessica Walter); and oblivious Bert Pearson (Frank Sutton in his final movie role). Hurricane originally aired September 10, 1974, as the first installment of a brand-new ABC Movie of the Week season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1974
In this made-for-television drama, a trio of advertising executives take a motorcycle trip across the desert and end up in a life-threatening situation. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Singer Nancy Wilson guest stars as Darlene Clark, a nasty, selfish nightclub entertainer who incurs the wrath of her long-suffering manager Abel Norton (Hal Linden) by reneging on a promise to finance an operation for Norton's desperately ill son. Grieving over his boy's death, Norton exacts revenge by kidnapping Darlen's daughter Linda (Hal Linden)--forcing Darlene to do some serious soul-searching while the FBI canvasses Las Vegas in search of the missing girl. Future Magnum PI star Tom Selleck appears in a minor role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1972
Several future TV headliners appear in guest roles in this, the first episode of The F.B.I.'s eighth season. Inspector Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) spearheads a search for Clifford Wade (David Soul), an ex-football star turned criminal. Hoping to recapture a vestige of his past celebrity, Wade has vanished in the Oregon wilderness with female hostage Margo Bengston (Belinda Montgomery). In addition to David Soul, this episode also features Robert Urich (Vegas, Spenser for Hire) and Jim Davis (Dallas). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist goes undercover in Dallas to smash up a spy ring. At the same time, Lee Barrington (Steve Forrest), who is unhappily married to the daughter of a nuclear research plant owner, falls in love with Joanne Kinston (Diana Hyland). Little suspecting that Joanne is actually an enemy agent named Marie Roska, Lee tries to win her love by stealing nuclear secrets and selling them to the highest bidder--and Erskine may not be in time to stop him. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
The FBI suspects a case of jury tampering when, after the acquittal of notorious mob figure, juror Steven Harber (Robert Hooks) suddenly becomes conspicuously wealthy. Eventually, Harber's conscience kicks in, but it may already be too late. Not only is Harber being shaken down by a blackmailer who witnessed the payoff, but there is also a mob hitman at large who has killed two other jurors in his efforts to make sure that no one talks. Seen as Harber's anguished wife is Cicely Tyson, making the most of a rather thankless role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
In Coleman, Nebraska, Steve Dexter--actually Richard Kimble (David Janssen)--is hired by construction boss Pat Patton (Jack Warden). A local pariah ever since one of his building collapsed and killed three children, Patton is determined to make up for his past misdeeds by erecting a new downtown structure free of charge. Though Patton knows who Kimble really is, he agrees not to turn the fugitive over to the police...but the conditions for his silence are both strange, and strangely motivated. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
None the worse for having been "killed" in the previous episode, John Robinson (Guy Williams) slays a space monster that was threatening his family. As a result, John himself becomes the quarry in a bizarre big-game hunt conducted by gigantic humanoid sportsman Megazor (Vincent Beck). In fine "Most Dangerous Game" tradition, John spends the rest of the episode desperately trying to elude the relentless Megazor, with only a single weapon to defend himself! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Henry Darrow guest-stars as Amigo, a role originally written for Sammy Davis Jr.). Persecuted all his life merely because of his Mexican heritage, Amigo has cast his lot with a band of terrorists, led by the vicious Cap Fenner (Gregory Walcott). When Ben saves his life, Amigo's loyalties are torn between the Cartwrights and the outlaws-with Joe Cartwright finding himself a pawn in the struggle. It has been reported that Henry Darrow landed his costarring role on The High Chaparral on the strength of his performance in this episode. First shown on February 12, 1967, "Amigo" was written by John Hawkins and Jack Turley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, (more)
- 1967
Robert Vaughn (Napoleon Solo) does not appear in this episode, wherein Illya and fellow agent Jules Cutter (Richard Beymer) re-enroll in U.N.C.L.E.'s secret island training school. The two spies conduct a search for a T.H.R.U.S.H. agent who has been planted amongst the trainees, and who has already committed murder to steal an important code book. The main suspects include Melissa Hargrove (Susan Odin), John Saimes (Chris Robinson), and a suspiciously mature trainee named Harry Williams (Charles McGraw). Scripted by Donald A. Brinkley and Jack Turley from a story by Brinkley, "The Survival School Affair" originally aired on November 20, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
In Mexico, Solo and Illya are challenged by T.H.R.U.S.H. mastermind Dr. Steller (Paul Lukas), who has created an 18-year-old "superman" named Greg Martin (Christopher Jones). Trained as the perfect assassin, Martin is ordered to test out his skills by destroying an entire village. But problems arise when the allegedly soulless Martin falls in love with Christine Hobson (played by future movie-studio executive Lynn Loring). Capped by an unexpected plot twist, "The Test Tube Killer Affair" was written by Jack Turley, and first aired on September 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
To flush out Sean Christie (Howard Duff), an outspokenly radical American actor who may also be a defector, agent Kelly poses as a fellow malcontent. In the process, Kelly and his partner Scotty run afoul of a Mexican-based "revolutionary" organization that uses high-profile troublemakers for a more sinister purpose. I Spy executive producer Sheldon Leonard appears as himself, while Antoinette Bower is again cast as Shelby. Scripted by David Friedkin, Mort Fine and Jack Turley from a story by Turley, "Crusade to Limbo" was first telecast on March 23, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
George Savano (Edward Binns), an auto-parts dealer with mob connections, hires a new employee named Chris Benson--who, of course, is really fugitive Richard Kimble (David Janssen). When his sister Stella Savano (Diana Hyland) shows signs of being attracted to Kimble, the fiercely protective George warns Kimble to lay off or else. What George doesn't know is that Stella has already had a torrid affair with another employee, Jesse Strangl (Joseph Campanella), which resulted in an illegitimate baby. To prevent George from killing Jesse should he ever learn the truth, the delusional Stella convinces herself that Kimble is the father of her child. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Working as a fruit picker for wealthy citrus grower Leland Hagerman (Byron Morrow), Kimble (David Janssen)--alias "Jim Wallace"--promises his dying boss that he'll look after Hagerman's ne'er-do-well son Blaine (Ben Piazza). This proves difficult when, upon Blaine's return home, he turns out to be an arrogant leech who is universally despised by his late father's employees. Ultimately, Kimble sides with Blaine's stepmother Flo (Celeste Holm) to prevent the wastrel from illegally gaining full control of the family business. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
First telecast March 22, 1964, "Return to Honor" served to introduce onetime Zorro star Guy Williams in the role of Ben Cartwright's nephew Will-a potential replacement for Adam Cartwright, should Pernell Roberts make good on his repeated threats to leave Bonanza. As the story opens, Ben receives word that Will has been murdered in the neighboring town of Pine City. In truth, the wounded Cartwright cousin is hiding out from a gang of counterfeiters whose engraving plates he has "borrowed." Others in the cast include Arch Johnson (Butler), Robert Wilke (Marshal), Hugh Sanders (Doctor), Gregg Palmer (Gannett) and Bill Clark (Jenner). "Return to Honor" was written by Jack Turley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, (more)
- 1964
Solo and Illya investigate when the entire population of a Scottish village dies of extreme old age. It is all the handiwork of THRUSH, who have developed a deadly age-acceleration chemical. As Solo races to prevent further carnage from enemy agent General Yokura (Leonard Strong), he is saddled with an awkward travelling companion: Ten-year-old Christopher Larson (played by 13-year-old Kurt Russell), who wants to play matchmaker for his widowed mother. Scripted by Jack Turley and Jay Simms from a story by Simms, "The Finny Foot Affair" first aired on December 1, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
In his second Fugitive guest appearance, Jack Klugman is cast as Gus Hendrick, owner of a trucking firm where Kimble (David Janssen)--alias "Bill Douglas"--is currently employed. Though heavily in debt, Gus continues to support his late partner's family, feeling guilty for the man's death. Unable to further provide funds for his partner's lazy, avaricious widow Lucia (Geraldine Brooks), Gus is receptive to a fraud scheme concocted by his false friend Ernie (Michael Constantine)--and as usual, Kimble is caught in the middle of all the intrigue. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Travelling under the name of "Richard Clark", Kimble (David Janssen) is arrested for hitchhiking by Marshall Joe Bob Simms (Pat Hingle). Though he enjoys a reputation as a prince of a fellow, Simms is actually a scheming sadist who uses prisoners like Kimble as slave labor, forcing them to work on a town park that the Marshal hopes will advance his political career. Though he manages to leave town after serving his time, Kimble returns to make Simms pay the penalty for the death of another prisoner (Tom Skerritt)--thereby placing his own life in jeopardy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
